You may not know it but… You may not know it but the chevron is one of the oldest symbols in human history. According to Wikipedia: Appearing on pottery and petrographs throughout the ancient world, the chevron can be considered as one of the oldest symbols in human history, with V-shaped markings occurring as … Continue reading
Get Ready for Summer! Summer is coming and nothing prepares you better for summer than having the right shorts to wear for those hot days and warm nights. We put together a huge new collection of free shorts for women and girls sewing patterns and projects that will almost certainly … Continue reading
What to do with all those old t-shirts? We did a post a while ago that was very popular and featured over 15 ideas about how you can upcycle and recycle old t-shirts. Did you know that well over 2 billion new t-shirts are made each and every year? I … Continue reading
What a great thing to sew for summer As the weather starts to warm up and we head towards summer, now’s the perfect time to think about some fruit sewing projects. Look at all these juicy, fruity projects and patterns! You’ll find everything from appliques, to quilts, to pincushions and … Continue reading
It seems that everyone needs to carry around a water bottle these days Everyone is telling me I need to drink more water. Drinking lots of water seems to be one of the keys to staying healthy and active as we get older. Buying bottled water everywhere you go can … Continue reading
Have you ever struggled to keep track of your clothespins? Well, I certainly have. It sounds like a small issue but if you’re trying to get away from always using the clothes dryer and want to take advantage of what mother nature has to offer –sun and breeze– to dry … Continue reading
Have you ever made a frame bag? Frame bags or frame purses are fun and easy sewing projects. If you’ve not yet made one, you really should. We’ve put together this comprehensive list of frame bag sewing patterns for your reference and enjoyment. I hope you find one you like … Continue reading
Do you love bread as much as I do? Recently I’ve been trying to eat fewer carbs and less wheat overall. I think it is better for my health. However, I can tell you, while I’ve found some good substitutes for pasta that are not made with wheat, I haven’t … Continue reading
It’s that time of year to celebrate the passing of winter, the end of the long dark months and the coming of Spring. Our gardens are bursting into bloom, we see more of the sunshine and a drive through the countryside is full of the joys of new fresh leaves … Continue reading
Are you expecting or know someone who is? Well, you or that person is going to need a lot of bibs. That’s just the way it is. Feeding babies is messy business and a bib really makes the whole thing possible. Because they’re so necessary, bibs make great gifts and … Continue reading
Are you in the Valentine’s Day spirit? Making a new bag is always a good way to get in the spirit of a festive day. If you’re feeling in the Valentine’s Day spirit, why not make try a new Valentine’s Day bag pattern? We’ve put together a large selection of … Continue reading
